David Thigpen | Piedmont Exedra

Letter from Rome

In a special to the Exedra, a Californian describes life in in Italy as the country struggles in the grip of coronavirus.

When your dorm room is no longer in a campus dorm but has been relocated to your family home -- nowhere near Berkeley

Five teens were coming from a party when the car collided into a home at Park Way.

Mx Quinsaat is recognized as a skilled, extraordinary teacher who was respected and appreciated by many.

All of the graffiti was immediately removed by city and school district workers and the investigation remains open.

Quinsaat's unexpected departure has thrown the program into disarray.

Adopted as a pup as a birthday gift for the family's 10 year-old son, Kona (named for mom's favorite coffee) loves watching squirrels on YouTube.

Suspects are believed to be part of an international crime ring.

Lulu and Floppy have a penchant for curling up and napping together.

Sookie is no fan of roughhousing but loves a good chase.